Case the joint

Case the joint

Step1

Inspect the property carefully. If there's any damage, you not only want to ask that it be fixed, but don't want to be blamed for it later. Make sure such problem areas are addressed in a lease, either by your agreeing to live with it, or the landlord agreeing to fix it by a certain date.

Step2

Check out common walls (walls shared with adjoining apartments). The more walls in common, the greater the chance of noise from next door. Also consider a common entrance in terms of how much privacy you may want. Step3Ask about amenities such as enclosed parking or a garage, a yard, storage, laundry facilities, pool, tennis, gym or concierge services

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How to Get Rid of Pests

How to Get Rid of Pests
Pests are everywhere. Hopefully they won’t be in your apartment since they can quickly turn an amazing place into a nightmare. The staff at Apartments.com understands this issue and wants to help make sure that even if you do find yourself sharing a room with a gang of mice, you can get them out quickly and safely. Even if you’re positive you don’t have any bugs or rodents in your apartment, read on for how to continue to prevent their presence.
Preventing InfestationThe easiest way to prevent bugs and rodents is by keeping your apartment clean. This does NOT mean just keeping the clothes in the hamper and the dishes in the sink. While those are good ways to start, you also need to be sure to wash your dishes in a timely fashion, clean kitchen counters and floors, keep food stored in rodent-proof containers (they can eat through plastic bags and cardboard boxes), vacuum carpeting and rugs regularly and dust everything that is sitting out in your apartment. Your bathroom, while it may not contain food, can attract rodents if it is dirty. Wash and disinfect the floor, tub, sink and toilet often. All garbage cans should have tight-fitting lids and garbage bags should be taken to the dumpster immediately. Pet food should not be left out overnight.Beat the rodents at their own game by placing spring-loaded traps around baseboards. By the time you see rodents in your apartment, you can be relatively sure that they are crawling in all the walls and have run out of room. Use an EPA-approved poison rat bait under the plastic or plywood shelter along baseboards. Be sure to follow the directions carefully as this is poison for pets and humans, too. Rodents can squeeze through holes as small as ¼ of an inch so make sure to seal any holes you find. You can do this with lath screen or lath metal, cement or wire screening. Your landlord should have already done this but may have missed any new holes that have formed.

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Apartment Safety Basics

Apartment Safety Basics Don’t be so excited about decorating your bedroom and getting your Internet hooked up that you forget about safety. Apartments.com wants to make sure you’re taken care of and while we can’t replace your mothers (sigh), we can offer some friendly advice to make your apartment a place where you’ll feel safe and sound.
Our biggest “mom” tip is to purchase renter’s insurance to protect your valuables. Even with insurance you still need to take steps to protect yourself. Here are some other easy ways to make you, your apartment and your belongings much safer.
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Write only your last name or initials on your mailbox. Although you may have to pay a small fee, it’s a good idea to have an unlisted phone number for safety reasons. Having an unlisted number will also cut down on solicitation calls. Make sure the locks on all doors leading into your apartment have been changed since the last tenant was living there. You may need to make copies of your keys for roommates but most apartment owners forbid copies made for anyone not living in the apartment. This includes your best friend, boy/girlfriend and parents. For safety reasons, keep copies of keys in your hands only. Apartment doors should all have peephole viewers. If you don’t have one, ask your landlord to install one. On the elevator, avoid riding alone with a stranger. If you get stuck with someone you do not know, stand near the control panel so you can exit in an emergency or if the stranger makes you feel uncomfortable in any way. Stay alert when entering your apartment. Don’t talk on your cell phone or look preoccupied when walking toward your building. Criminals look for a weak target and are more likely to pass up someone who appears focused, aware and strong. Report bad lighting or overgrown shrubbery to your landlord. You are never being too picky when it comes to your safety. Inventory the description, serial number and cost of your valuables. Keep a copy of your records online, in a fire-proof locked box or in a safe deposit box in a bank. Take pictures of your most valuable items and attach those to your receipts to make any insurance claims run as smoothly as possible. Keep a broom handle or other long stick in the track of sliding glass doors. This may deter a break in. Purchase light timers and set them so that your lights turn on when you’re away from home in the evening. Take in your newspaper and packages on a daily basis.
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Focus Your Search

Focus Your Search

According to Your Budget New York City is an expensive housing market and you will likely be forced to make compromises in your choice. Monthly rents will vary depending on several factors; the most important of which is location, followed by apartment size and then amenities.
Decide if You Are Willing to Share an Apartment – You can cut costs by sharing a large one bedroom. To find a roommate, check the listings for apartment shares in the OCHA Housing Registry. Consider Where You Can Afford to Live - Manhattan apartments are in the greatest demand and consequently rents are the highest here compared to other boroughs or nearby suburbs. In most areas of Manhattan, you will have great difficulty finding a studio apartment for less than $1,300-$1,400 per month. In contrast, there are areas just outside Manhattan (within a 30-40 minute commute) where you can find a decent studio apartment to rent for $850-$1,000 per month. Determine What Size Apartment Fits Your Budget and What Amenities You Can Do Without - Squeezing into a smaller apartment than your ideal and a willingness to accept some commonly perceived flaws such as street noise or lack of view or natural light may save you some money. In addition, rents will vary with the type of building in which the apartment is located such as whether or not the building has a doorman or an elevator.
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